Kenneth Wayne Green, 81, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Kenneth was born on October 2, 1941, in rural Millville, the son of Charles Ervin and Virgie Frances (Fitzwater) Green.  He was united in marriage to Patricia K. Adams of Hardin on September 1, 1963; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Brent and his wife Stephanie, and grandson, Bojidar; daughter, Sarina and grandchildren, Johnathan and Heidi; brother-in-law, Gilbert Adams and his wife Pam; and sister-in-law, Lesa Adams-Cook and her husband Ron.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Jerry Adams.

Kenneth was reared and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from the Richmond High School in 1959.  He spent most of his life farming and as a stock man growing crops and raising livestock.  In his younger years, he did some masonry work.  Kenneth enjoyed gardening, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He was a member of the Hardin First Baptist Church.  Kenneth was a big Chiefs and Royals fan.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Hardin First Baptist Church or SOAR Special Needs, a support group for children with special needs.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Hardin First Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Kenneth with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .